I've recently become involved in an HOA that is really struggling. It is a high foreclosure pocket and there are now many vacant units and non-paying owners. Only about half of the owners pay the dues. We've lost o...

The CRE CarnageThis exogenous and unexpected shock to the economy has proven to be a devastating blow to some and a gut check to others. Seemingly strong businesses have buckled under the unprecedented economic condi...

Last week, I posted a question about a somewhat complicated legal issue surrounding a DOT that was part of my father's estate that never got recorded, then the debtor/prior owner was able to go back, refi the property...

Hey Landlords and landladies! I'm sure each has seen many variation of tenants.I did want to "brag" on this SFH tenant of mine that calls me early to pay her rent with a smile. Wonderful! Same house I evicted a tenant...

Hi All,My 61-year old father recently signed a lease with a 40-year-old Russian woman who had recently moved to America on a tourist visa and started working illegally ((he did not find this out at the time). She move...

The full story is on Bloomberg.com here: Zillow wants to flip your house should you want to read all the details.For those with TLDR syndrome the gist of it is:Zillow has now joined the ranks of high tech real estate ...

I’m on my very first flIP and every single decision gives me anxiety because I do not want to make the wrong choice.
So far I think I have done well with picking floors and indoor paint, cabinets, etc...
BUT I think ...

Hello everyone,
My story makes me a little sick to think back on and retell, but it’s mine and I’ll claim it if for no other reason than the satisfaction of the difference when I’m free.
I grew up in a rich home but...

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- no assets
- no liabilities
- $10,000 in your bank account 
- $20 minimum wage 9 - 5 job 
- Location: Seattle, Washington
- connections already established with vendors, education, lenders, and...

Hey Everyone!I will just leave this here! Enjoy!Also, I have bought two more houses in which I will be doing the same. Although, the purchase price on them are only $4,500!